The Department of Health is monitoring the situation after UK GE Healthcare recalled a batch of a radiodiagnostic device that failed a sterility test.

The affected lot has been used in Tuen Mun Hospital and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. So far, no adverse effect associated with the use of device has been received.

There is a possibility of infection if the non-sterile product is injected into patients.

The department said the recalled batch is known as Drytec Tc-99m Generator Lot number 5666. It is used to prepare radioactive material for injection into patients during radiodiagnostic procedures.

The department has informed the Hospital Authority, private hospitals, radiodiagnostic laboratories and medical professional associations about the recall and advised them to check for details with the company.